Let’s face it; we’ve all put off buying some much-needed hurricane supplies and then found ourselves running to the store at the last minute. If this applies to you, you probably promised yourself at that moment, “Never, ever again.”

If at all possible, avoiding any type of outdoor activity during the summer is recommended. This includes things like strenuous yard work, going to the zoo, and walking to your car. Okay, the last one is probably fine, but in the heat of summer, you may not think so.

College football can attract thousands to the stadium, which means game day traffic can get pretty hectic. So, if you’re one of the few not headed to the big game, staying off the road is probably a good idea.

Have a few minutes before work and think you have just enough time to run into a store and grab a cup of coffee? Think again. This is the Hospitality State, which means going into any business will likely turn into a 15 minute conversation with the store owner or a fellow customer…and it’s great.

Snow is a pretty rare sight in the state, which means many of us Mississippians don’t have a lot of experience driving in it. And why take the chance when we can just stay home in front of our cozy fireplaces?

There are some areas of the state where you can drive for miles and not see a single person. And if there are no people, there’s no gas, which means you could end up stranded on the side of the road. And too many horror movies start off that way.

Yeah, yeah; us residents have heard all the stereotypes before and guess what? They’re just that, stereotypes. So unless you want to comment about how hospitable the people are or how great the food is, keep it to yourself.

In spite of these things, I wouldn’t trade living in Mississippi for anything. How about you? Do you try and avoid these things? What should be added to this list? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.